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October 14, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on October 14, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means: Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos Via television on City15, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos
3 Attention: The Council will take a lunch break at approximately 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise decided by the Council.
4 In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267
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6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7 St. Matthew's Catholic School at the Invitation of City Representative Alejandra Chavez
8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 4:45
9 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Tom Lea Celebration Reymond Telles Day American Red Cross Sound the Alarm ESD and the Community Day
10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 63:44
11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
12 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN JOE MARATTA
13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
14 Public comment on agenda items will begin at 10:00 a.m. Request to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the public may choose to comment at 10:00 a.m. or at the time the item is heard, but not both.
15 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS) ▶ jump to 66:19
16 Call to the Public will begin at 10:00 a.m. Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting. Sixty minutes in total will be devoted for Call to the Public. This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.
17 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
18 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 97:11
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 30, 2025, the Work Session of September 29, 2025, and the Special Meeting of October 6, 2025. 25-1264
20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 25-98
22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all documents related to the Rio Grande Council of Government’s FY 2026 Regional Solid Waste Project Allocation COG managed program, in order to defray the costs of operating the City of El Paso’s Scrap Tires Disposal Reimbursement Program and that the City Manager or designee is authorized to effectuate any budget transfers, any related agreements, amendments to such agreements, and documents after review and approval by the City Attorney’s office, necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution. 25-1228
4. That the El Paso City Council hereby renames a portion of the street currently known as Rosa Avenue to Hope Court, beginning at Raynolds Street and ending at Revere Street, illustrated on Exhibit “A” attached to the Resolution and in compliance with the El Paso City Code 19.15.140, and authorizes the City Manager to take the necessary steps to change the name herein described. Location: East of Raynolds St. and South of Interstate 10 Applicant: Patrick Espinoza, SUNC25-00001 25-1230
5. A Resolution approving a Detailed Site Development Plan for Lots 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 and a portion of Lots 21, 22, and 23, Block 3, Keystone Business Park and a portion of Kappa Road, 4160 Doniphan Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed detailed site plan meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City's Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 4160 Doniphan Drive Applicant: City of El Paso, PZDS25-00016 25-1243
6. A Resolution that the tax roll is hereby approved and constitutes the 2025 tax roll for all entities which the City Tax Assessor Collector collects taxes. 25-1232
7. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and Dekker LLC., a professional limited liability company, for a project known as “Architect and Engineering Services for the El Paso Police Department Mission Valley Regional Command Center” for an amount not to exceed $564,099.00; that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $664,099.00; and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for the execution of the Agreement. 25-1246
8. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and Consor Engineers, LLC professional limited liability company, for a project known as “Architect and Engineering Services for the Buffalo Soldier Street Improvements Project” for an amount not to exceed $685,844.02; that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $785,844.02; and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for the execution of the Agreement. 25-1248
9. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and WSP USA Inc., a New York, USA, foreign for-profit in corporation authorized transact business in Texas, for a project known as “Architect and Engineering Services for the Sunland Park Shared Use Path Project” for an amount not to exceed $799,621.05; that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $899,621.05; and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for the execution of the Agreement. 25-1249 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 130:01
10. A Resolution that the Mayor is authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement Renewal between the City of El Paso and El Paso County for the City to provide Mass Prophylaxis Dispensing through a Closed Point of Dispensing. This will extend the interlocal agreement through September 28, 2027. 25-1229
31 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
11. Elizabeth Barron to the Americorps Seniors Advisory Council by Representative Lily Limón, District 7. 25-1272
33 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
12. Megan Sesker to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. 25-1234
13. Kirk Clifton to the Historic Landmark Commission by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. 25-1275
36 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
14. For notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of August 21, 2025 - September 20, 2025, for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office and staff. 25-1245
38 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
39 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER: Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing.
15. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tracts 1K2, 1J3, & Tract 1J1B, Block 10, Upper Valley Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from G-MU (General Mixed Use) to C-1 (Commercial), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: South of Artcraft Applicant: PZRZ25-00008, ASLM LTD 25-1233 Introduce on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 100:55
16. An Ordinance changing the zoning of the North 193 feet of the East one-half of Lot 153, Sunrise Acres No. 2, 4806 Atlas Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 4806 Atlas Ave. Applicant: JCGAR Ventures, PZRZ25-00015 25-1235
42 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
17. An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 4928, which changed the zoning of Lot 2, Block 34, Mesa Hills Unit Seventeen, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed condition release request meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City's Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 5662 N. Mesa Street Applicant: Karla DiPascuale, PZCR25-00002 25-1149 ▶ jump to 101:08
18. An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), by amending Article II (Definitions) Section 20.02.464 (HUD-Code Manufactured Home (Manufactured Home)) in order to comply with the updated zoning notification requirements in accordance with Senate Bill 1341 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session. The penalty is as provided in 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. 25-1154 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 174:32
17. An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 4928, which changed the zoning of Lot 2, Block 34, Mesa Hills Unit Seventeen, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed condition release request meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City's Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 5662 N. Mesa Street Applicant: Karla DiPascuale, PZCR25-00002 25-1149 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 164:00
19. An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.270 (Home Occupation Uses), Subsection 20.10.270 B.14. to include No-Impact Home Businesses as an exception to home occupation licensing requirements. 25-1155
20. An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.04 (Administrative Provisions), by amending Article VI (Changes and Amendments) Section 20.04.460 (Protest Procedure) and Article VII (Public Hearings) Section 20.04.520 (Notice) in order to comply with the updated zoning notification requirements in accordance with House Bill 24 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session. The penalty is as provided in 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. 25-1156
47 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
21. Discussion and action on a Resolution that District 7 Representative, Lily Limón, be appointed as the City’s representative to the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors, effective upon City Council approval. 25-1269 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 175:17
22. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the El Paso City Council hereby nominates Jackie York as a candidate for the El Paso Appraisal District Board of Directors for a term of office beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2029. 25-1273 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 176:11
23. Discussion and action on a Resolution to authorize the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000 to support two Fall Festival events, as well as the Halloween Trunk-or-Treat in District 2, for the purchase of food, beverages, event activities, candy, promotional materials, and prizes, serves the municipal purpose of cultivating community pride, promotes cultural enrichment, encourages community use of parks, recreation, and City services, and enhancing the overall quality of life for El Paso residents, families, and neighborhood associations. 25-1274 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 181:18
24. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City of El Paso City Council authorizes the acceptance of a grant from Marathon Petroleum Company LP in the amount of $4,000, with no additional match required from the city, to support the City of El Paso District 2 Fall Festival events. 25-1276 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 186:10
52 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
25. Presentation and discussion by new cross-functional team providing an update on 311 operations and approach for future improvements. 25-1242 ▶ jump to 187:17
54 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
26. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0324 Westside Medians Roadway Lighting & Landscape Improvements to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC for a total estimated amount of $9,297,781.75. This project will consist of new arterial lighting and median landscape improvements at Executive Center Boulevard from Paisano Drive to I-10, Sunland Park Drive from Doniphan Drive to Mesa Street, Shadow Mountain Drive from Mesa Street to Thunderbird Drive, Westwind Drive from Thunderbird Drive to Redd Road, and Redd Road from Montoya Road to I-10. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Proposal I, II, III, IV and V Contract Term: 365 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Proposal I: $454,579.25 Base Proposal II: $2,022,660.25 Base Proposal III: $854,411.50 Base Proposal IV: $3,794,960.50 Base Proposal V: $2,171,170.25 Total Estimated Award: $9,297,781.75 Account(s): 190 - 4743 - 38290 - 580270 - PCP20ST012 190 - 4745 - 28900 - 580220 - PCP20ST012 Funding Source(s): 2019 Certificates of Obligation District(s): 1, 8 This was a Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC the highest ranked offeror based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.  As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. 25-1250 Awarded Pass ▶ jump to 242:16
56 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
27. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and RFD Beaufort, Inc., to further the municipal purpose of promoting economic development in the City, in support of the Development located at 12120 Ester Lama Dr, El Paso, Texas 79936 and as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A and A-1 of the Agreement. The City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $151,074 in the form of Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate, Development and Building Fee Rebate, Property Tax Rebate, and a Skills Training Grant. 25-1231 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 247:05
28. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign, on behalf of the City of El Paso, an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and the El Paso Downtown Management District (the “District”) to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of each party in its provision of services to preserve, maintain and enhance the economic health and vitality of the downtown El Paso area. The Agreement includes a five-year term with one-year extension options subject to City Council approval. 25-1251 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 266:56
29. Discussion and action on a Resolution approving the allocation of funds from the Texas Economic Development Incentive Program in the estimated amount of $100,000 to the Streets and Maintenance Department for the implementation of the Northwestern Drive Traffic Safety Improvements Project and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute any budget transfers and associated agreements. 25-1252 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 280:00
30. Discussion and action on a Resolution approving the allocation of funds from the Texas Economic Development Incentive Program in the estimated amount of $5,000,000 to the International Bridges Department for the Ysleta/Zaragoza Port of Entry Feasibility Study project and authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute any budget transfers and associated agreements. 25-1253 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 292:43
31. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City reviews and approves the issuance of the Unlimited Tax Bonds Series 2025 by Paseo del Este Municipal Utility District No. 4 with the acknowledgment that the issuance of such bonds does not constitute debt issuance by the City of El Paso. 25-1215 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 295:37
32. Discussion and action to accept the results of the On-Call Services Agreement Audit Report A2024-08. 25-1238 Accepted Pass ▶ jump to 306:49
33. Discussion and action to accept the results of the Vehicle Allowance & Take-Home Cars Project P2025-02. 25-1244 Accepted Pass ▶ jump to 312:44
34. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), to include the City of El Paso as a co-applicant in the Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration; to jointly implement the Award scope of work; and to jointly administer $10,000,000.00 in federal funds. 25-1239 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 154:41
35. Discussion and action to authorize the Mayor on behalf of the City of El Paso to sign a resolution as part of the city council-approved application to the Office of the Governor Texas Military Preparedness Commission for the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) for expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Plant. 25-1240 Authorized Pass ▶ jump to 315:52
66 EXECUTIVE SESSION
67 The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.
68 Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY Section 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY Section 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS Section 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS Section 551.076 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS Section 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS Section 551.089 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING
69 ADJOURN
70 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
71 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
73 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:03
74 Note ▶ jump to 0:08
75 Note ▶ jump to 0:08